South Dakota CLE - Civil Rights Courses
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Understanding Religious Accommodations After The Groff Supreme Court Decision
Employers must accommodate the religious beliefs of their employees according to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, but understanding how to comply can be challenging. The recent Groff Supreme Court decision has redefined what constitutes an "undue burden" under Title VII. This course will guide employers on ensuring compliance post-Groff, detailing the interactive process under Title VII, and the appropriate documentation employers can request. In this comprehensive CLE c... More Info
$291General Credit -
Pregnancy in the Workplace: Understanding the New Laws on Accommodations for Pregnancy and Lactation
Think you know your legal obligations for handling a pregnant employee? Think again. The rules are changing rapidly, making it hard to keep up. This CLE course will address key questions, including whether you need to accommodate a pregnant employee since normal pregnancy isn't a "disability" under ADA/ADAAA. We'll explore what laws apply when an employee requests more frequent breaks due to pregnancy, your obligations under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, and state and municipal law... More Info
$291General Credit -
Campus Civil Rights: The Tension Between The First Amendment and Hostile Environment Proscriptions
The free exchange of ideas and freedom of expression are a trademark of American education. Yet there have been no shortages of conflicts on college campuses over how far those freedoms can go. The constitutional basis for the obligation of free expression is not so simple. Moreover, public and private institutions are not under the same obligations, nor are all programs within an institution. Even where the Constitution is applicable, the freedoms are not absolute. Universities are no... More Info
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ON STRIKE! The Law of Labor Conflict
The rise of union organizing and strikes across industries is occurring against a backdrop of changes in recent decisions of the National Labor Relations Board as well as an evolution in the workplace. While federal laws have remained stagnant, there is no question that traditional union activity is changing. This CLE course will examine the basic provisions of the National Labor Relations Act as well as its amendments which relate to labor strikes, boycotts, picketing and other protes... More Info
$291General Credit -
Trial of a Police Liability Case Under Section 1983
Regardless of whether you are representing the plaintiff or the defendant, or whether it is a standard or high frequency/high visibility case, this CLE course will help you master the trial of a police liability case under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. e. The course will present practical examples that illustrate the pretrial and settlement conference as well as strategies for witness preparation before delving into the trail itself. This will include a discussion of jury selection for your side,... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
Sexual Harassment, “Me Too” Allegations, and Settlement Agreements: A Necessary Perspective for Counsel
This interactive CLE course will present the various issues surrounding sexual harassment, and employee training that counsel is required to advise their clients on. The course will delineate what constitutes sexual harassment under federal law and what companies need to regulate as well as the how to assess the potential costs and risks of litigation as well as the merits of a specific case. More Info
$551.75General Credits -
Equity & Inclusion Confusion: Discrimination and Other Trending Employment Law Topics for Non-Employment Lawyers
Employment law is an important area of the legal system even for non-employment lawyers. This comprehensive CLE course will address the uniquely challenging issue of employee vs. independent contractor and the implications of how workers are classified. The course will summarize the various federal laws, including Title VII, The Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act and the new Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, which govern... More Info
$291General Credit -
Search and Seizure Fundamentals
Presented by a retired FLETC Legal Instructor, this CLE course will provide an overview of search and seizure law. Beginning with an introduction to the Fourth Amendment, under which the law is categorized, the course will address application issues and present an overview of the various judicially-recognized exceptions to the warrant requirement inherent in the Fourth Amendment. More Info
$552General Credits -
Discovery, Evidence, and Motion Practice Under Section 1983 Police Liability
A successful police misconduct practice under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 has three main issues at its core: 1) Discovery: This includes what law enforcement files are kept, a checklist of which ones should be requested by the plaintiff (including incident reports and investigations, officer personnel files, and Monell custom and policy related files) 2) Evidence: including 15 evidentiary issues, the admissibility of previous contact the plaintiff had with the police, prior officer discip... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
Basics of Federal Employment Law: A Quick Drone Flyover of Title VII
Designed to offer a comprehensive overview and introduction to the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the federal anti-discrimination law, specifically Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the American with Disabilities Act, the course will explain the major pieces of legislation, the scope of their coverage, requirements for filing a complaint of discrimination and the remedies provided. The course will present major Supreme Court cases as well as a summary of claims of di... More Info
$551.5General Credits
